The ancient history of China for thousands of years has witnessed many stories of puppets and powerful officials, with different plots, but most of them have similar endings, such as Cao Cao and Emperor Xian of Han Dynasty, Emperor Wu of Song and Emperor Jing, Emperor Wendi of Sui Dynasty and Zhou Jing. These puppet emperors became props for the powerful ministers to realize their political ambitions and seize more power, and only in the name of the emperor. The final outcome is even more ambiguous and embarrassing.

The article I want to share with you today is a very rare inspirational story of a puppet emperor who escaped from the powerful and succeeded in seizing power. The puppet emperor's careful layout planning is forbearing, calm and decisive, which is enough to be written into the textbook of puppet's struggle with powerful officials.

The once powerful Northern Wei Dynasty was swallowed up by the "Six Towns Uprising", and the northern part of China was once again in turmoil. Every troubled times, there is no shortage of heroes. The troubled times also produced two heroes, Gao Huan and Yu Wentai.

they both come from six towns. With their extraordinary political talents and keen strategic vision, they laughed at the end and became the actual rulers of the Western Wei and the Eastern Wei.

According to Gao Huan of the Eastern Wei Dynasty, after Yu Wentai established his position as the first minister of the Western Wei Dynasty, he entrusted his nephew Yuwen Hu to an orphan before he died, because the grass was not enough to convince the public, thus opening a bloody and cruel period for the ministers to dance on Tulong Island.

in 557, with the support of his cousin Yuwen Hu, Yu Wenjue, his eldest son, replaced Gong Di of the Western Wei Dynasty and became emperor, thus formally establishing the Northern Zhou regime. Emperor Gong of the Western Wei Dynasty was killed by Yu Wenhu soon, becoming the first emperor to die at the hands of Yu Wenhu.

power is an aphrodisiac for men. I believe many powerful officials have a deeper understanding of this sentence. Yu Wenhu, who is in power, sees that his cousin Yu Wenjue disagrees with himself on many things and doesn't care about his cousin's feelings. He feels that if this situation continues, his power will soon be lost. There were no brothers in front of power, let alone cousins, so Yuwen Hu deposed Yu Wenxuan with his own military and political power and killed him in a month.

after Yu Wenxuan, Yu Wentai's eldest son, Yu Wenyu, was pushed to the position of puppet emperor by Yu Wenhu. Who knows that Yu Wenyu looks weak on the surface, but in fact he has his own mind. Therefore, he is not willing to be at the mercy of this overbearing cousin. After all, only an emperor fell into his own hands, and Yuwen Hu was not pushed too hard. He returned part of the power to deal with political affairs to Yu Wenyu, but the military power was firmly in his own hands.

Sure enough, like father, like son, Yu Wenyu came to power just a few years ago, and he made great efforts to rectify the bureaucracy, reset the counties and counties, and at the same time attached importance to Confucian culture. He organized people to write many classics handed down from generation to generation, which greatly improved the prestige of the ruling and opposition parties. Yu Wenhu, who felt threatened, relented again. He ordered someone to poison Yu Wenyu's food and finally poisoned the young and promising emperor. In just a few years, three emperors died at the hands of Yuwen Hu, who was a real "dragon slayer".

Many cronies who are bent on promotion and wealth have advised Yuwen Hu to be emperor himself. Unfortunately, Yuwen Hu's ambition is not here. He thinks it's good to be a powerful minister, and he has the reality of being an emperor, so he doesn't have to bear so much pressure in the name of the emperor. Of course, he may also be grateful to his uncle Yu Wentai for his kindness and promotion, so he pushed Yu Wentai's fourth son, Yu Wenyong, to the throne, and an inspirational legend began.

During the reign of Zhou's elder brother Yu Wenyu, Yuwen Yong was famous for his steady personality and profound insight. What is even more rare is that he has always kept a low profile in North Korea. Usually, only when Yu Wenyu asks him some political things will he express his views and opinions calmly and objectively, and he is often praised by Yu Wenyu, calling it "a man will do what he says, and he will keep his word!" My brother

For this extraordinary brother, Yu Wenyu also attaches great importance to him and takes him as a confidant. In his last testament, he even personally told Yu Wenyong to inherit the throne. He hoped that this decision would completely reverse the unfavorable situation that the interests of the royal family were damaged and the ministers were arrogant.

After Yu Wenyong ascended the throne, he behaved very differently from his two brothers. For Yu Wenhu, he obeys and respects. First, resolutely declined Yuwen Hu's request to return the emperor, and issued an imperial edict, highly praising Comrade Yuwen Hu's unremitting efforts and outstanding contributions to stabilizing the Northern Zhou Dynasty and enhancing internal and external unity. At the same time, he also issued letters to worship Yuwen Hu's father, which further improved Yuwen Hu's political status.

He also gently said to his cousin Yuwen Hu, "I just acceded to the throne and don't know anything. For so many years, eldest brother, I have seen your contribution to the imperial court and kept it in my heart. From now on, Big Brother is in charge of all major events in North Korea. Brother, if you say East, I will never say West. Brother, who did you say you were going to destroy? Little brother, I have absolutely no words. "

Yu Wenhu's movements are a bit embarrassing. He didn't expect this little cousin to be so sensible. Over time, he relaxed his guard and vigilance against Yu Wenyong, and at the same time allowed Yu Wenyong to emit some light and heat on some irrelevant things. Generally speaking, Yu Wenyong, the emperor, has a poor sense of existence.

In fact, in order to overthrow Yuwen Hu completely and regain power, Yuwen Hu has been secretly building an "anti-Yuwen Hu alliance" and forming its own core team. Of course, selecting people is an extremely cautious thing. After all, it is a job with a high risk factor. If you choose the wrong person, it will also arouse Yuwen Hu's suspicion. What's more, it will leak because of the mole, and eventually it will fall short. After all, his third brother, Yu Wenjue, was planted on the snitch of the chosen schemer.

after careful consideration, Yu wenyong found his childhood classmate Yu xiaobo and asked him to accompany him to the palace to study. I heard that Yu Wenhu, Yu Wenxiao Bo, was a classmate of Yu Wenyong's. I thought there was no problem and let him enter the palace.

When he found that Wang Gui, the minister of Yuwen Yong, was calm and knowledgeable, he was a man who could shoulder heavy responsibilities. He privately explored whether the idea of "overthrowing Yuwen Hu and turning over as the master" could be realized. Gui Wang gave his full support and became Yuwen Yong's diehard staff and consultant.

Yuwen Shenju was trained in Yuwen Yu before. Yu Wenyu went to Yu Wenyong after his death, and he was also a trustworthy person.

It's a godsend, and there's another person in the royalist camp. One day, Yuwen Yong's half-brother Yu Wenzhi came to Yuwen Yong's side. Yu Wenyong was surprised. The younger brother hasn't paid much attention to him. He revolves around Yu Wenhu every day. How can he have time to see him?

Yuwen Yong remembers that when Yu Wenxian entered the palace to convey Yu Wenhu's instructions, he told his army and the joint resistance failed.

Sure enough, before Yuwen Yong could ask questions, he took the initiative to say, "Winning or losing is a common occurrence in military strategists, but Yuwen Hu took this opportunity to remove my official position and vindicate his cronies. Yu Wenhu is so unfair, please give me a ruling! "

Yuwen Yong:" It's not that I don't want to help you, but that my heart is too strong, my brother. "

Yu: "Your Majesty is the son of heaven, and the Lord is worried about my humiliation, and the Lord will humiliate my death. I am willing to eliminate the rebellion of the imperial court. "

Yu Wenyong stared into Wen Zhi's hateful eyes, trying to see through his inner thoughts. Although Yu is cunning, he is a swing. If Yu Wenhu hadn't forced him, he wouldn't have come to you. It's time to hire someone. Let's just trust him.

Yuwen Yong shook Yu's hand and said, "Brother, if you can achieve great things, you can choose the official position in the DPRK."

Yu Wenzhi also wooed Chang and Yu Wen to join the royalist camp, and Yu Wen happened to be Yu Shenju's younger brother.

Yu Wenzhi's joining makes Yu Wenyong stronger, because he just lacks an informant. With Yu Wenzhi, he can find out about Yu Wenhu. Even if Yu Wenzhi doesn't go to court, he can collect useful information about Yu Wenhu and his henchmen through his contacts among his cronies.

Yu's confidant has often become the liaison officer between Yu and Yu.

Everything is ready, and a tight and solid net is slowly coming at Yuwen Hu, a powerful person. After 12 years of patience, the best time for Yu Wenyong to wait has finally come! Shortly after Yu Wenhu returned to Chang 'an from Tongan and Beiqi, Yu Wenyong summoned Yu Wenhu in Wen 'an Hall, and then accompanied him to see the Queen Mother.

As a rule, Yuwen Hu usually goes to see the Empress Dowager, which is a good time to start without special precautions and others.

Yu Wenyong said to Yuwen Hu, "The Queen Mother is old and likes drinking. I don't like people visiting her. Although I have often advised her recently, she won't listen. Just for the eldest brother, the queen mother always loves face. It's just that eldest brother is going to see her today, and you will be in trouble if you persuade her. " Said, and took out the "wine" to Yuwen Hu, "please use this to persuade the queen mother". Yuwen Hu had no doubt about him, thinking it was a piece of cake, and constantly praised Yu Wenyong's filial piety.

Yuwen Hu entered the Rendian, and after meeting with the Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager offered her seat to Yuwen Hu, and read "Wine" to the Empress Dowager as instructed by Yuwen Hu. At this point, Emperor Yuwenyong stood behind Yuwen Hu, the minister sat and the emperor stood. Excuse me, Comrade Yu Wenhu, don't you think there is a problem? What's the matter? I'm his big brother, and I'm kind. Without me, he can't sit on the emperor. All right, you win!

While Yu Wenhu was shaking his head and reading with relish, Yu Wenyong suddenly picked up Shen Yu and hit Yu Wenhu hard on the back. After a sudden attack, Yu Wenhu immediately fell to the ground, struggling to get up from the ground. Under the prestige accumulated by the first minister for many years, there is still a strong gas field. Yuwen Yong asked his official He Quan to cut Yuwen Hu with a knife, but He Quan was too scared to start work. At this time, Yu, who was hiding in the room, couldn't wait to hear the noise outside. He rushed out decisively and slashed at Yu Wenhu, cutting several knives. Yuwen Hu, a poor generation of dignitaries, suddenly fell in a pool of blood. Afraid of being deflated, I finally made up a few knives. Yu Wenhu is dead, and he can't die again!

Wang stayed outside the palace and blocked the news according to Yu Wenyong's instructions.

After Yuwen Hu was hacked to death, Yu Wenyong immediately summoned Chang Sunlan and other cronies, ordered the arrest of Yuwen Hu's son and Yuwen Hu's confidant Hou Longen, Hou Wanshou and Ang Lee, the cook, and put them to death in the palace. Yu Wenhu's cronies deposed Luo Xie and Qian Feng, and Xin 'ang was later executed.

and Yuwen Hu's prince Yu Wenzhong is the secretariat of Zhou Pu, not in Chang 'an. At first, Yuwen Yong planned to send his brother-in-law Yu Yi to recall Yu Wenxun. Yu Yi said it was inappropriate for him to go. Yuwen Yong sent his younger brother Yu Wencheng to Zhou Pu to bring back Yu Wenzhong, and went to Tongzhou to execute Yu Wenzhong.

Yuwen Hu's other son, Yu Wenshen, went to Turkey, and Yu Wenyong sent Yu Wende to Turkey with documents to die for Yu Wenshen. Yuwen Hu's brother-in-law Yuan was exiled to Shu. After Yuwen Hu's death, Yu Wenyong called Yu Wenxian into the DPRK. Yu Wenxian took off his hat and bowed down to apologize to Yu Wenyong.

Yuwen Yong said, "The world was laid by Mao Zedong. I inherited the great cause and have been worried about the decline of the country. Tsugarse has no right, deceives the Lord and conspires, so I will kill him for the sake of the country. You are my brother, and share my joys and sorrows. This matter has nothing to do with you. I hope you and your brother will carry forward the cause of my late king together! " And arranged for Yu Wenxian to go to Yuwenhu House to collect military symbols and related documents.

At this point, Yu Wenhu and his henchmen, a powerful and ruling force, were swept away. Comrade Yu Wenyong, a super ninja turtle, finally opened the dark clouds overhead and saw the brilliant sky! In the later period of Northern Zhou Dynasty, Northern Qi was destroyed and the North was unified. Unfortunately, it is true that the man died young at the age of 36. Five years after his death, Emperor Wendi of Sui Dynasty established the Sui Dynasty on behalf of Zhou Dynasty, officially opening the century-old prosperity of Sui and Tang Dynasties!

in terms of historical achievements, he unified the north and ended the chaos and endless war in northern China for nearly half a century. In other words, the Northern Zhou Dynasty under his rule laid an important foundation for the prosperity of Sui and Tang Dynasties. However, as a generation of English masters, he is not familiar and understood by everyone. For a 36-year-old emperor, in this short period of 36 years, he has planned many things for himself that mediocre emperors can't even think about; Because of the perfect year, he only completed the first thing. After the demise of the Northern Qi Dynasty and the reunification of the North, his career reached its peak.

however, the year after his death, his life came to an abrupt end. His life was so splendid, but his death was so sudden that people could not help feeling the impermanence of life and the uncertainty of history. During his eighteen-year imperial career, Yuwen Yong, the Emperor of the Zhou Dynasty, lived in the shadow of the powerful minister Yuwen Hu for twelve years, and only six years after Yuwen Hu was dismissed, so he was a veritable emperor. His forbearance, his wisdom, his efforts, his strategy and his frugality left us with too much thinking.